Bobby Kimani (He/Him/His)
About Bobby Kimani (He/Him/His)
Bobby Kimani is a Global Talent Operations Specialist with extensive experience in talent management and recruitment across various organizations in Africa. He currently leads global people and talent initiatives at iGov Africa and has previously held roles at Andela and SunCulture, among others.
Work at Sendwave
Bobby Kimani serves as the Global Talent Operations Specialist at Sendwave, an international remittance company, since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing talent operations to support the company's global workforce. His responsibilities include streamlining recruitment processes and enhancing employee engagement strategies. His tenure at Sendwave has contributed to the company's efforts in improving operational efficiency and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Current Role at iGov Africa
In addition to his position at Sendwave, Bobby Kimani has been working at iGov Africa as the Global People, Talent & Engineering Lead since 2018. His role involves overseeing talent acquisition and management strategies across the organization. He is responsible for aligning the company's talent needs with its strategic goals, ensuring that the workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of the evolving technology landscape.
Previous Experience at Andela
Bobby Kimani previously worked at Andela as the Engineering Recruiting Operations Coordinator from 2018 to 2020. His role involved coordinating recruitment operations across multiple countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Rwanda. During his two years at Andela, he played a key role in enhancing the recruitment process for engineering talent, contributing to the organization's mission of building high-performing tech teams.
Education and Expertise
Bobby Kimani studied at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Information Technology from 2010 to 2013. He also studied at the Institute of Advanced Technology, achieving an ICDL certification in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology in 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and technology, enhancing his expertise in talent operations and management.
Professional Development and Advocacy
Bobby Kimani advocates for continuous personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of learning from experiences. He views himself and his colleagues as works in progress, striving for incremental improvements in their professional journeys. His approach to impactful communication has been honed over seven years, focusing on effective messaging and timing in professional interactions.